How To Fix CNV_20900061 - Participating vendors have different Bank country key (LFBK-BANKS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Participating vendors have different Bank country key (LFBK-BANKS)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

According to the mapping, you want to merge two or more old vendor
records into one target vendor record. However, not all the old records
have identical master data settings: It was found that old vendor
records have different 'Bank country key'. (This is determined by the
indicator 'Bank country key', field LFBK-BANKS).
This may lead to inconsistencies in some applications related to target
vendor data.

System Response

<ZH>Error</>
From a technical perspective, this message can be ignored. This may make
sense in the following cases:
No postings to the respective vendor records have been made.
The respective vendor records are not used any longer and are meant to
be merged into a dummy record

How to fix this error?

Analyze the situation, and either change the mapping so that only vendor
records with identical master data settings are merged or decide to
ignore the message because one of the special cases described above
applies.
If you decide to ignore the error even though none of the special cases
described above applies, consider that <ZH> the target vendor record
will get the Bank country key of the old vendor record for which
priority the indicator is set. </>Make sure to evaluate the impact of
this decision - for example regarding potential inconsistencies and
required follow-up activities - <ZH>before </>you continue with the
conversion.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900061 - Participating vendors have different Bank country key (LFBK-BANKS) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900061 indicates that there is a mismatch in the bank country key (LFBK-BANKS) for participating vendors during a data migration or conversion process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple vendors are being processed, and their bank details are not consistent.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more vendors have bank accounts that are associated with different country keys. For example, one vendor might have a bank account in Germany (country key DE) while another has a bank account in the United States (country key US).
  The data migration process expects all participating vendors to have bank accounts in the same country, which is not the case here.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Vendors: Determine which vendors are causing the issue. You can do this by checking the vendor master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Check Bank Details: Review the bank details for each vendor involved. Look specifically at the bank country key (LFBK-BANKS) in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Standardize Bank Country Keys: If possible, standardize the bank country keys for the vendors. This may involve:
  
  Updating the bank details of one or more vendors to ensure they all have the same country key.
  If the vendors are legitimately from different countries, consider whether they should be processed together or if they need to be handled separately.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Configuration: If you are using a data migration tool (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), check the configuration settings to ensure that it allows for processing vendors with different bank country keys if that is acceptable for your business process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the migration process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling vendor bank details.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained and that all necessary fields are filled out accurately.
  Data Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the tools and methods you are using for data migration, as they may have specific requirements or limitations regarding vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.